Chapter 600 Some people oppose her becoming empress.
In order not to disturb Zhou Ruiyuan's recovery, Zhou Feng and the Third Prince did not stay in his palace for long. After arranging the affairs of the Southern Barbarians, Zhou Feng hurriedly returned to his own residence.
Zhou Ruiyuan's injuries healed very quickly, even beyond Dr. Xu's expectations.
"Your Highness's injuries are recovering well; the wounds have healed." Doctor Xu put away his medicine box, a hint of surprise in his eyes.
Zhou Ruiyuan finished dressing, stood up and said, "Although the arrow was poisoned, the wound wasn't deep, so it healed relatively quickly."
The imperial physicians were unsure of the extent of his injuries, but Doctor Xu was quite certain. He neither knew nor intended to delve into the details.
"Your Highness, although your injuries have healed, you must not overexert yourself. Take good care of yourself for a while to avoid developing any health problems later," Doctor Xu wrote down several prescriptions and advised him.
Zhou Ruiyuan was a fairly obedient patient, and replied, "Yes, thank you, Dr. Xu."
Doctor Xu stroked his beard and smiled, "Your Highness's injuries have healed, and I will soon be returning to Cheng'an County."
"Go back now?" Zhou Ruiyuan asked in surprise.
Doctor Xu nodded. "Although the capital is bustling, my wife and I still prefer our life in Cheng'an County. We have rice to eat and clothes to wear. It's simple and comfortable."
Upon hearing this, Zhou Ruiyuan couldn't help but recall the past. He dressed himself and looked up at Du Wanchun sitting in the courtyard outside the window. "Does Wanchun know?"
Doctor Xu bowed and replied, "Wanchun doesn't know yet. I plan to tell her later."
Du Wanchun sat on a stone chair in the courtyard, with Mianmian sitting beside her; the two were reading.
The sunlight shone on their faces, sweeping away the gloom of the past few days.
Zhou Ruiyuan was slightly lost in thought. After a long while, he said, "You've worked hard these past few days, Doctor Xu. I'll send someone to take you back later."
Doctor Xu smiled and bowed deeply, "Thank you, Your Highness."
It's true that life is unpredictable. When I first met him, he was just a county magistrate, but now he's the crown prince, and in a few days he'll be the emperor.
Dr. Xu felt like he was in a dream. He never imagined that a lowly doctor who had retired from the battlefield could achieve such success.
Zhou Ruiyuan helped him up.
Although Doctor Xu held no official position, Zhou Ruiyuan treated him with the same respect as before.
From a young age, Aunt Zhou taught her three brothers that one should never forget one's roots, and even less should one forget kindness and righteousness.
Dr. Xu treated their family during their most difficult time, which was a great kindness.
"Dr. Xu, please be careful on your journey," Zhou Ruiyuan said slowly.
Doctor Xu was flattered and lowered his head. "Your Highness, if you need me to come to the capital in the future, you can simply send someone to Cheng'an County to deliver the message."
Zhou Ruiyuan nodded.
Just as the two finished speaking, Xiao Mianmian arrived, carrying a magnolia blossom in his hand. He ran over, smiling at Zhou Ruiyuan, and said, "Daddy~ Look, the flower is blooming~"
That magnolia flower was pale purple, which is very rare.
To please Du Wanchun, Zhou Ruiyuan had recently asked someone to bring him flower seeds from the Northern Barbarians.
Qiao Meiren helped take care of it, and to her surprise, the flowers actually bloomed.
Qiao Meiren was sent by Xiao Qing'er to protect Mianmian. After the emperor fell seriously ill, she changed her appearance and became the head palace maid by Mianmian's side.
From a concubine to a palace maid, her status may seem lower than before, but in the entire harem, apart from Du Wanchun and the four head palace maids around her, no one dares to offend her.
Offending her is the same as offending Xiaomianmian.
Zhou Ruiyuan took the flowers from Xiao Mianmian's hand and picked her up in his arms. "Do you like them?"
Little Mianmian has grown a bit taller, but Zhou Ruiyuan still likes to hold her in his arms.
Little Mianmian looked at the flower in her hand and nodded, "I like it."
Zhou Ruiyuan coaxed her, "If you like it, that's good. In a few days, Dad will have someone plant flowers like these all over your yard."
Little Mianmian was overjoyed, her bright eyes filled with laughter. "That's wonderful, thank you, Daddy!"
Zhou Ruiyuan reached out and pinched her little nose.
Little Mianmian giggled.
Du Wanchun and Qiao Meiren stood in the courtyard, watching the father and daughter, and laughed along with them.
As Xiao Mianmian gets older, she's becoming less and less mischievous than she used to be.
However, Zhou Ruiyuan was willing to spoil her, and he would do anything to get her whatever she wanted.
Little Mianmian is very sensible. Even though she is pampered by her parents, she never throws tantrums.
Not only that, she is also very sensible. These days when Zhou Ruiyuan was injured, she would come to ask about her father's injury every morning and would also go with Du Wanchun to bring her father medicine.
At night, she would stand guard at the door alone, praying for her father.
Despite being a young child, he is more filial than most people of his age.
After Zhou Ruiyuan was injured, he heard about the incident from Eunuch Zhang and was deeply moved, feeling even more heartache for his daughter.
After Doctor Xu finished giving his instructions, Zhou Ruiyuan carried Xiao Mianmian to the Imperial Study.
Since recovering from his injury, Zhou Ruiyuan has kept Xiao Mianmian by his side every day, even when handling official business.
After watching them leave, Du Wanchun went to find Doctor Xu.
Dr. Xu told her that he was going back to Cheng'an County.
Du Wanchun was not very surprised and had already placed a box of gold he had prepared on his carriage.
Doctor Xu only discovered the box of gold on his way back.
This gold is enough for their family to enjoy for several lifetimes.
Dr. Xu was both surprised and delighted. He quickly closed the box and tried to calm himself down.
He glanced back at the palace, and for some reason, he had a feeling that he would turn back again.
Doctor Xu composed himself, telling himself not to overthink it, and then told the driver to speed up the carriage.
One month later.
The emperor was given a grand funeral, Zhou Ruiyuan officially ascended the throne, and Du Wanchun was about to be made empress. However, before that, some people in the court opposed Du Wanchun's appointment as empress.
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